For updated COVID Booster information click here. UCGH will begin providing Covid-19 Booster Shots Wednesday, September 29, 2021 for eligible individuals. CDC Recommendations: People aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional settings. This would include health care workers. People 65 years and older and […]
Jay Fluhman FNP-C, ACNP is Still In-Network with BCBSNM
*IMPORTANT UPDATE AT UCGH* Regarding Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM If you recently received a letter from BCBSNM about your provider JESSIE J FLUHMAN stating: “ She will no longer be a provider in your network” instructing you to find another provider, please disregard. THIS IS FALSE. This was sent out in error by […]
UCGH Offers Cutting-Edge Technology with Bone Density Studies
Union County General Hospital offers the Cutting-Edge Technology with Bone Density Studies. What is a bone density scan? A bone density test is called a DXA, DEXA, or QCT. This is not the same as a bone scan. A bone density test measures the amount of mineral in the bones of your lower back, hip […]
UCGH Lab Health Fair 2021
Feel free to print and fill out the attached form and bring it in with you to save time! HEALTH FAIR 2021 MENU Union County General Hospital 300 Wilson St, Clayton 575-374-2585 Des Moines Health Center 351 Francis Avenue, Des Moines 575-278-2619
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Ages 12 and Older
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for patients age 12 and older this week. Following their approval, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Advisory Team has given New Mexico the green light on proceeding with vaccines on this younger demographic. You are able to register to get your […]
Is It Time for Your Colonoscopy Screening?
A colonoscopy is the best screening test available for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Most common in people over the age of 50. Why Is Screening for Colorectal Cancer So Important? Many colorectal cancers can be prevented through regular screening. Screening is important because Precancerous Polyps, […]
UCGH Nurse Practitioner Jamie Armijo Brings Hepatitis C Program to Northeast New Mexico
Jamie Armijo, a certified nurse practitioner at Union County General Hospital, is currently helping distinguish UCGH as the sole hospital in Northeast New Mexico involved in the University of New Mexico’s ECHO Outreach Program for Hepatitis C (HCV). The ECHO program is specifically designed for clinicians in underserved and remote areas of the state to […]
State launches free at-home COVID-19 tests
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced New Mexicans may now order free, at-home, self-administered COVID-19 saliva tests, with accurate laboratory-confirmed results returned within 24-48 hours of receipt of the sample. The free tests are available to New Mexico residents regardless of exposure risk– whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic, and whether […]
State launches vaccine sign-up website
New Mexicans can register for vaccinations when available, sign up for availability notifications SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health announced on Wednesday the launch of a website that enables New Mexicans to receive notice when they qualify for COVID-19 vaccine. That website is available at cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/ New Mexico is currently offering vaccine […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Information and Updates
Union County received 15 vials of Pfizer Vaccinations on 12/16/2020, this was thought to be 75 doses. However, most vials had six doses at least. We are excited to announce that with the first shipment of state-provided vaccines, the hospital was able to vaccinate 91 individuals. As per New Mexico state guidelines, we started with […]